Donnie was born on March 29, 1938 and passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015.

Donnie was a resident of Prosper, Texas at the time of his passing.

A funeral service will be held Monday, February 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 4331 W. Prosper Trail, Prosper, Texas 75078. Interment will follow at Ridgeview West Memorial Park in Frisco, Texas. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church.

Lucas “Luke” Carter Vaughn

March 19, 1983 – February 7, 2015

Lucas “Luke” Carter Vaughn, age 31 of Dallas, Texas passed away on February 7, 2015 in Dallas. He was born on March 19, 1983 in Plano, Texas to Blake and Edie (Carter) Vaughn. Luke attended McMurry University where he played Baseball and went on to work for Univison working in Media Sales.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jimmy Ray Vaughn; grandparents, Barbara and W.C. Carter; cousin, Ashley Parrott.

The family will receive friends at a Visitation to be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Frisco. Funeral Services will take place at the Church on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Ridgeview West Memorial Park in Frisco.

The family request that any flowers for Luke be either white flowers or green plants. A Donation may be made in Luke’s memory to the Frisco Education Fund.

He was preceded in death by his father Harold “Bud” Harris and his mother Odyne (Coffey) Harris.

Sonny was born in McKinney, Texas on October 26, 1929. He graduated from Prosper High School and attended the University of North Texas.

Sonny worked with his father, Bud, as contractors in Frisco, Prosper, and McKinney. He was part of the construction leadership for the City of Arlington that completed projects including the conversion of the minor league Turnpike Stadium into Arlington Stadium, the first home of the Texas Rangers. Impressed by his work in Arlington, executives representing Lamar Hunt offered Sonny an opportunity to build a new amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri in 1973. Sonny spent 24 years at Worlds of Fun/ Oceans of Fun, retiring as Director of Maintenance and Construction.

Sonny was a member of the Lebanon #837 Masonic Lodge, and was Grand Master in 1955 and 1956. He was a Scottish rite Mason for 58 years.

The visitation will be held at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, 602 S. Lindsay St. Gainesville, Texas on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Little Elm Cemetery in Little Elm, Texas on Friday, January 24, 2014, with David Cervenka officiating.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.com

Ellie Russell Minter, age 83 of Frisco, Texas passed away on May 7, 2014 in Frisco, Texas. She was born on May 17, 1930 in Mullin, Texas to Ellie Gertrude (Sorrels) and James Theodore Russell. On March 2, 1951, Ellie married William S. Minter in Rockwall, Texas. She was a Loan Officer for the First State of Bank of Frisco and a member of the First Baptist Church in Frisco. Ellie was a Good Woman – a good wife, a good mother and a great Mema!

Ellie is preceded in death by two grandsons, Preston Minter and Aaron Minter; sister, Florence Rolan; parents, Gertrude and Jim Russell.

A Funeral Service will be held at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Frisco on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Elwood Larson officiating. Family and friends are invited to the funeral home in Frisco on Monday, May 12, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Private interment will be held at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.

]]>http://friscogenealogy.org/blog/2014/08/17/972/feed/0Griffin, Robert “Bob”http://friscogenealogy.org/blog/2014/08/03/griffin-robert-bob/
http://friscogenealogy.org/blog/2014/08/03/griffin-robert-bob/#commentsSun, 03 Aug 2014 14:28:52 +0000ckraemerhttp://friscogenealogy.org/?p=963Continue reading →]]>Robert J. “Bob” Griffin, age 82, of Frisco, Texas (recently living in Prosper) passed away August 1, 2014 in Carrollton, Texas. He was born on October 3, 1931 in Dallas, Texas to Hazel Pauline (Christie) and Robert Edgar Griffin. On June 30, 1951, Bob married Thelma Rae Sterling in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He worked in sales for various industries (including his own feed store) and was a long time active member of many of the Frisco community activities and clubs. His most recent contribution was spearheading the Gaby Blacksmith shop rendition at the Frisco Heritage Center.

Bob is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Amanda Griffin, two brothers, Jack and Eddie “Buzz” Griffin and parents, Pauline and Robert Griffin.

A Graveside Service will be held at Rowlett Cemetery on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 10:30 AM. Family and friends are invited to a Visitation at the First United Methodist Church in Frisco on Monday, August 4, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

James Alton Wade

January 8, 1931 – April 5, 2014

James Alton Wade, age 83 of Frisco, Texas passed away on April 5, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on January 8, 1931 in Frisco to John Kirby and Nancy Jane (Strain) Wade and is the grandson of John Hickman Wade, an early settler in Lebanon. James was a member of the Lebanon Baptist Church, where he was baptized. He attended Lebanon and Frisco schools, graduating from Frisco High School in 1949. He married Daffin Putman on May 1, 1954 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. James had an entrepreneurial spirit, which led him to purchase a grain business in his early 20’s in Weston, Texas. He soon expanded the business to be a full service agriculture center including feed, seed, fertilizers and hardware and added locations in Anna, Celina and Frisco. He later expanded his efforts into farming and ranching ventures. James was always known as a sincere family man and loved the company of his children and grandchildren. Never one to shy away from a healthy political debate, James was a staunch Republican, who took pride in being a strong member of the party, long before it was in vogue in his state.

The family will receive friends at a Visitation to be held from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Frisco. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Funeral Home with Interment to follow at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas.

]]>http://friscogenealogy.org/blog/2014/04/07/wade-james-alton/feed/0Griffin, Eddie Paul “Buzz”http://friscogenealogy.org/blog/2014/03/14/griffin-eddie-paul-buzz/
http://friscogenealogy.org/blog/2014/03/14/griffin-eddie-paul-buzz/#commentsFri, 14 Mar 2014 21:42:59 +0000ckraemerhttp://friscogenealogy.org/?p=956Continue reading →]]>Eddie Paul “Buzz” Griffin was surrounded by his family and dog when he passed away peacefully at his home in Hailey, Idaho on February 20, 2014. He was 76 years young and had courageously fought a year long battle with brain cancer.

Buzz was born on June 20, 1937 in Dallas, Texas, to parents Hazel Pauline Christie and Robert Edgar Griffin of Frisco, Texas. His mother nicknamed him “Buzzy” after one of Franklin Roosevelt’s grandchildren. He was a great story teller and loved to tell stories of the adventures he and his older brothers had growing up in their home town of Frisco.

In 1954, at 17, Buzz enlisted in the Navy and worked as radio operator on aircraft carriers throughout the Pacific. On his return in 1958, he enrolled at North Texas State University. There, he re-met his childhood playmate, Agusta Lou “Gus” Newman of Rockdale, Texas whom he married on August 23, 1959. Gus’ grandmother lived down the street from the Griffin family and the kids would play together when Gus and her siblings visited. Gus doesn’t remember a time in her life when she didn’t know Buzz.

Buzz and Gus moved to Sacramento, California where he began a career as salesperson and sales instructor for IBM. He moved his family around the country working for IBM and Savin. In 1975, they bought a marina, restaurant and concession on Lake Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Texas. He wore many hats from chef to handy-man to campground manager to lake patrol. In 1977, they moved to southern California where he worked for Coldwell Banker and eventually the Koll Co. in Newport Beach, California as partner and President of Financial Services. He retired at age 55.

Buzz had always wanted to learn Spanish, so he and his wife bought a home in the beautiful town of San Miguel de Allende in central Mexico and lived there for two memorable years. On their return to the states, he started law school, but it was cut short due to his wife’s serious illness. After her recovery, Buzz and Gus moved back to Texas and built their dream home on Lake Jacksonville. A lifelong learner, Buzz enrolled in college once again and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler in December, 2004.

In 2005, Buzz and Gus moved to Hailey, Idaho to be closer to their daughters, son-in-law, and seven grandchildren. He earned his CPA certification and enjoyed working at Elias Construction with his son-in-law, Adam Elias.

Buzz pursued many passions and never did anything half-way. He was a runner and completed two marathons. He went to auctioneer school and auctioneered for many charity events. He became a pilot, owning several small planes. An avid golfer, he was known and admired for his long elegant drives on the golf course. He even went to barista school and looked forward to making lattés and mochas for his grandkids on weekend mornings.

He will be remembered for his enthusiasm for life and his charming, witty, and inquisitive personality. He was always upbeat and positive even in the face of hardship. Generous and always full of practical advice, “let me know if I can do anything to help” and “I’m here if you need me” are things he would often say. Known as “Pappy” to his grandkids, he enjoyed their company and took great pride in their achievements. In turn, he was a great inspiration and role model for them.

Buzz is survived by his best friend and wife of 54 years, Agusta Lou (Newman) Griffin of Hailey, Idaho; his daughters Cassi Griffin and Cami Griffin Elias (Adam) of Hailey, Idaho; son John Griffin (Susan) of Sydney, Australia; and eight grandchildren: Emmi Griffin, Harry Griffin, Joe Griffin, Henry Elias, Audrey Elias, Owen Elias, Walter Elias, all of Hailey, Idaho, and Finnian Griffin of Sydney, Australia; and, brothers Robert “Bob” Griffin of Frisco, Texas and David Griffin of Dallas, Texas.

As per his wishes, there will be no memorial service, but the family hopes you will visit the Wood River Chapel website to share condolences, stories, photos and memories.

He was our rock, our light, and his passing leaves a giant hole in our lives.

Condolences may also be sent to 241 W. Walnut St., Hailey, ID 83333

Buzz was a great dog lover and towards the end of his life talked often of adopting another dog from the shelter. To that end, donations may be made in his memory to the Wood River Animal Shelter, PO Box 1496, Hailey, ID, 83333 (www.animalshelterwrv.org)

Jimmy Ray Vaughn, age 77, of Frisco, Texas passed away on February 25, 2014. He was born on March 23, 1936 in Frisco, Texas to Velma (Pevehouse) and Theodore Roosevelt Vaughn. On August 16, 1955, Jimmy married Sammy Lee Lane in Frisco, Texas. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Frisco. Jimmy served in the United States Army.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Sammy Vaughn of Frisco, Texas; two sons, Blake Vaughn and his wife, Edie of Gunter, Texas and Barry Vaughn of Frisco, Texas; three grandchildren, Kylie Simpson and her husband, Rickey, Luke Vaughn and Dillon Vaughn; two great-grandchildren, Olivia Simpson and Carter Simpson; brother, Ted Vaughn and his wife, Mary of Plano, Texas; several nieces and nephews.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents.

A Funeral Service will be held at First Baptist Church in Frisco on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 10:00 AM with Dr. Chuck Martin and Pastor Elwood Larson officiating. Interment will follow at Rowlett Cemetery in Plano, Texas. Family and friends are invited to the funeral home in Frisco for a Visitation on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Wanda Barnes Warren

October 17, 1926 – June 12, 2013

Frisco

Wanda Barnes Bolin Warren, age 86 of Frisco, Texas passed away June 12, 2013. She was born on October 17, 1926 in Irene, Texas to Walter Lee and Mabel Iva (Wyatt) Barnes. Wanda was a Homemaker and a member of the Baptist Faith.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mabel Barnes; first husband, Jess Bolin, Jr.; granddaughter, Brook Bolin; brothers, Kenneth Barnes and Walter Barnes and her sister-in-law, Ann Warren.

The family will receive friends during a Visitation to be held from 6-8 PM on Friday, June 14, 2013 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Frisco, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Frisco with Dr. Chuck Martin and Pastor Elwood Larson officiating. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 PM at Haven of Memories Cemetery in Canton, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the FBC Frisco Building Fund